diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5825b26..58c712c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ - [Search Engines](#search-engines) - [Web Browser](#web-browser) - [Browser Sync](#browser-sync) + - [WebView](#webview) - [Photo Storage](#photo-storage) - [Photo Editing and Management](#photo-editing-and-management) - [Cloud Storage](#cloud-storage) @@ -25,9 +26,11 @@ - [2FA](#2fa) - [File Management and Sharing](#file-management-and-sharing) - [Maps and Navigation](#maps-and-navigation) +- [Location tracking](#location-tracking) - [Translation](#translation) - [Android Keyboard](#android-keyboard) - [Android App Store](#android-app-store) +- [Android Launcher](#android-launcher) - [Social Networks and Platforms](#social-networks-and-platforms) - [Instagram](#instagram) - [YouTube](#youtube) @@ -52,6 +55,7 @@ - [Smart TV](#smart-tv) - [PC](#PC) - [Analytics](#analytics) +- [Captchas](#captchas) - [Cloaking](#cloaking) - [Office](#office) - [Fonts](#fonts) @@ -89,23 +93,30 @@ #### Desktop - [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) - Open Source, independent browser. It needs some [hardening](https://privacytools.io/browsers/#addons) and [tweaking](https://privacytools.io/browsers/#about_config) to achieve great privacy. + - [LibreWolf](https://librewolf-community.gitlab.io/) - Privacy-focused Firefox fork. - [Ungoogled Chromium](https://ungoogled-software.github.io/) - [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) -> Controversial option: [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS. [Read more info on this related discussion](https://libredd.it/r/privacytoolsIO/comments/gytwmd/brave_browser_privacytoolsio_and_the_negativity/) and [this blog post](https://aspenuwu.me/blog/dont-use-brave/). +> Controversial option: [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS. [Read more info on this related discussion](https://libredd.it/r/privacytoolsIO/comments/gytwmd/brave_browser_privacytoolsio_and_the_negativity/) and [the Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(web_browser)#Controversies). ### Browser Sync - [xBrowserSync](https://www.xbrowsersync.org/) - Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! +### WebView +- [Bromite WebView](https://www.bromite.org/system_web_view) - Bromite WebView is a version of Android System WebView with support for ad blocking and enhanced privacy. + - [WebView Switcher](https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/bromitewebview) - A tool for installing Bromite WebView on android 10+ + ## Photo Storage **Avoid** - Google Photos + - [Google Photos Takeout Helper](https://github.com/TheLastGimbus/GooglePhotosTakeoutHelper) - Script that organizes the Google Takeout messy archive into one big chronological folder. Use this script to get out of Google Photos :). - Amazon Photos **Instead use** ### Self-hosted - [Photoprism](https://photoprism.app) - Feature rich server-based application for browsing, organizing and sharing your personal photo collection. The most similar to Google Photos. +- [Pigallery2](http://bpatrik.github.io/pigallery2/) - A self-hosted directory-first photo gallery website. - [Photoview](https://photoview.github.io/) - Photo gallery for self-hosted personal servers with Facial Recognition. - [Photostructure](https://photostructure.com/) - Self-hosted photo library that makes browsing and sharing a lifetime of memories delightful. - [LibrePhotos](https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos) - Active [OwnPhotos](https://github.com/hooram/ownphotos) fork. Self hosted alternative to Google Photos. @@ -130,9 +141,10 @@ - [Krita](https://github.com/KDE/krita) - Krita is a free and open source digital painting application - [Czkawka](https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka) - Multi functional app to find duplicates and similar images etc. - [DigiKam](https://www.digikam.org/) - Awesome Professional Photo Management with the Power of Open Source. +- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) - Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor used to create vector images. #### Android -- [PocketPaint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. +- [Pocket Paint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. - [Scrambled Exif](https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif) - Remove Exif data from pictures before sharing them. - [ImagePipe](https://codeberg.org/Starfish/Imagepipe) - Reduces image size and removes exif-tags when sharing images on android devices. @@ -156,7 +168,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Veracrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) - VeraCrypt is a free open source disk encryption software for Windows, macOS and Linux. - [Hat.sh](https://hat.sh/) - A Free, Fast, Secure and Serverless File Encryption. -- [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud servic +- [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service. - [Stegcloak](https://stegcloak.surge.sh/) - Hide secrets with invisible characters in plain text securely using passwords. - [Picocrypt](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/) - A very small (hence "Pico"), very simple, yet very secure file encryption tool. @@ -186,6 +198,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Snapdrop](https://snapdrop.net/) - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing inspired by Apple's Airdrop. - [Paperless-ng](https://github.com/jonaswinkler/paperless-ng) - A supercharged version of paperless: scan, index and archive all your physical documents. - [Paperless](https://github.com/the-paperless-project/paperless) - [Now archived] Scan, index, and archive all of your paper documents. +- [OnionShare](https://github.com/micahflee/onionshare) - An open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. ## Maps and Navigation **Avoid** @@ -196,11 +209,30 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - Waze - Sygic - HERE WeGo +- Petal Maps **Instead use** - [Open Street Map (OSM)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) - OpenStreetMap is built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world. - [OSMAnd](https://osmand.net/) - Android/iOS Navigation app using OSM. It is a feature-rich app with all you expect. - [Qwant Maps](https://www.qwant.com/maps/) - An OpenStreetMap-based private Google Maps alternative. +- [Organic Maps](https://organicmaps.app/) - Great offline maps for hikers and cyclists. + +## Location tracking + + **Avoid** + +- Google location history. +- Google FindMyDevice. + + **Instead use** + +### Tracking +- [Nextcloud Phonetrack](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack) - Nextcloud app to track location history with an [Android app](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-android) ([other apps also supported](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-oc/-/wikis/userdoc#logging-methods)). Supports caching positions offline and sending them to the server in batches. The first-party app has good battery saving options. +- [OwnTracks](https://owntracks.org/) - Location tracking for displaying the current location only (limited location history functionality). +- [Traccar](https://www.traccar.org/) - Location tracking software made for dedicated GPS logging devices. + +### Find My Device +- [Find My Device](https://gitlab.com/Nulide/findmydevice) - Find your Android Device via SMS. ## Translation **Avoid** @@ -241,12 +273,26 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots ### Alternative Google Play Store clients - [Aurora Store](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-store) - Aurora Store is an open-source alternative Google Play Store frontend client with privacy and modern design in mind. +## Android Launcher + **Avoid** + +Third party launchers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and may ask for unnecessary permissions. + + **Instead use** +- [Lawnchair](https://lawnchair.app/) - No clever tagline needed. +- [OpenLauncher](https://github.com/OpenLauncherTeam/openlauncher) - Customizable and Open Source Launcher for Android. +- [KISS](https://kisslauncher.com/) - Lightning fast, open-source, < 200kb Android launcher. +- [Olauncher](https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher) - Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android. +- [Simple App Launcher](https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-App-Launcher) - A simple holder for favourite apps for quick & easy app launcher icon management. +- [Rootless Pixel Launcher](https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3) - The Launcher3 fork known as "Rootless Pixel Launcher". + + ## Social Networks and Platforms > Note: Alternative clients will share your IP with the service as they make direct requests. ### Instagram - Don't use instagram (or at least the official client). Instagram is a very privacy-invasive app with biased results and feeds based on user profiles, it is also used as a manipulation tool and has a lot of censorship going against free speech. Lastly, it has an addictive and toxic ui-design. + Don't use Instagram (or at least the official client). Instagram is a very privacy-invasive app with biased results and feeds based on user profiles, it is also used as a manipulation tool and has a lot of censorship going against free speech. Lastly, it has an addictive and toxic UI design. **Instead use** @@ -258,7 +304,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Bibliogram](https://bibliogram.art/) - Watch Instagram's public profile in a friendlier page that loads faster, gives downloadable images, eliminates ads and doesn't urge you to sign up. ### YouTube - Don't use YouTube (or at least the official client). YouTube is very privacy invasive, it generates a very accurate profile based on your interests. Also it is a [radicalization tool](https://www.pcmag.com/news/does-youtubes-algorithm-lead-to-radicalization) which shows [biased content to users](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) in order to get more engadgement and to get them to watch more and more content creating an [adiction](https://medium.com/dataseries/how-youtube-is-addictive-259d5c575883). It never shows you [alternative opinions](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) to your ideology/bias. YouTube censors a lot. YouTube collects a LOT of your data: interesnts, free time, ideology, likes, dislikes, music taste, etc. + Don't use YouTube (or at least the official client). YouTube is very privacy invasive, it generates a very accurate profile based on your interests. Also it is a [radicalization tool](https://www.pcmag.com/news/does-youtubes-algorithm-lead-to-radicalization) which shows [biased content to users](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) in order to get more engagement and to get them to watch more and more content creating an [addiction](https://medium.com/dataseries/how-youtube-is-addictive-259d5c575883). It never shows you [alternative opinions](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) to your ideology/bias. YouTube censors a lot. YouTube collects a LOT of your data: interests, free time, ideology, likes, dislikes, music taste, etc. **Instead use** - [Peertube](https://joinpeertube.org/en/) - A free, open and decentralized alternative to video platforms. @@ -278,7 +324,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped) - Work in progress. ### Twitter - Avoid using Twitter official app / website. It tracks users and creates user profiles based on what they follow, retweet and like. Twitter harms and vulnerates users privacy with their policies. + Avoid using Twitter official app / website. It tracks users and creates user profiles based on what they follow, retweet and like. Twitter harms and violates user privacy with their policies. **Alternatives to Twitter:** @@ -297,10 +343,9 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots Try to avoid using Reddit or at least avoid their official clients as they are plenty of trackers, ads and share unnecessary user data with their servers. **Reddit alternatives:** -- [Lemmy](https://join.lemmy.ml/) - A federated and open alternative to reddit in rust. +- [Lemmy](https://join.lemmy.ml/) - A federated and open alternative to Reddit in Rust. - [Aether](https://getaether.net/) - Peer-to-peer ephemeral public communities. - [SaidIt](https://saidit.net/) - Open source Reddit clone. -- [Ruqqus](https://github.com/ruqqus/ruqqus) - Open source Reddit alternative without censorship. [See relevant issue: #78](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy/issues/78). **Privacy respecting Reddit clients:** - [Libreddit](https://libredd.it) - Private Reddit front-end written in Rust @@ -339,7 +384,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots **Check out [this site](https://www.securemessagingapps.com/) for comparisons*. **Avoid** -- Whatsapp +- WhatsApp - Instagram DM - Facebook Messenger - Skype @@ -348,7 +393,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots **Instead use** ### Decentralized -No single point of control or failure. A decentralized network operated by different servers from different volunteers arount the globe. You choose where your data stays or you can self-host your own server. Somewhat more complex protocols (because of federation between servers) and some extra metadata is added to the messages (without compromising privacy). +No single point of control or failure. A decentralized network operated by different servers from different volunteers around the globe. You choose where your data stays or you can self-host your own server. Somewhat more complex protocols (because of federation between servers) and some extra metadata is added to the messages (without compromising privacy). - [Matrix (Protocol)](https://matrix.org/) - An open network for secure, decentralized communication. - [Element](https://element.io/) - All-in-one secure chat app for teams, friends and organisations. Keeps conversations in your control, safe from data-mining and ads. End-to-end encryption. @@ -379,7 +424,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N ## Password Managers **Avoid** -- Lastpass +- LastPass - Dashlane **Instead use** @@ -420,7 +465,13 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Anonaddy](https://github.com/anonaddy/anonaddy) ## Notes and Tasks - **Avoid** using Google Keep, Evernote, Squid, Notion, Onenote, etc. + **Avoid** +- Google Keep + - [Google Keep Exporter](https://github.com/vHanda/google-keep-exporter) - Convert your Google Keep notes into a standard markdown + YAML header format. +- Evernote +- Squid +- Notion +- OneNote **Instead use** - [TinyList](https://tinylist.app/) - Create and share notes and checklists, without sacrificing your privacy. @@ -428,14 +479,17 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com/) - The simplest way to keep notes. - [Notally](https://github.com/OmGodse/Notally) - A beautiful notes app. - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities. -- [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to Workflowy. +- [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. +- [Nextcloud Notes](https://github.com/nextcloud/notes/) - The Notes app is a distraction free notes taking app for Nextcloud. + - [Nextcloud Notes for Android](https://github.com/stefan-niedermann/nextcloud-notes) - An android client for Nextcloud Notes. +- [Vikunja](https://vikunja.io) - The open-source to-do app to organize your life. ## Video Conferencing **Avoid** - ZOOM - Skype - Google Meet -- Whatsapp +- WhatsApp - Instagram - Discord @@ -458,7 +512,7 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [MeshCentral](https://meshcentral.com/) - The open source, multi-platform, self-hosted, feature packed web site for remote device management. ## Fitness and Health - Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is one of the most greeded. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. + Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is among the most coveted. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps like Clue, Period Tracker, etc. Those cute pink apps are greedy for your menstrual cycle and intimate life data and will sell it for sure, protect your private life. Check the list below and you will find nice alternatives. @@ -477,15 +531,15 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - Disney+ - Plex - Spotify -- Soundcloud +- SoundCloud **Instead use** #### Video and Audio - [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/) - Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached. -- [Streamio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Stremio is a modern media center that's a one-stop solution for your video entertainment. +- [Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Stremio is a modern media center that's a one-stop solution for your video entertainment. #### Audio -- [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - A social platform to enjoy and share music (Soundcloud alternative). +- [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - A social platform to enjoy and share music (SoundCloud alternative). - [Subsonic](https://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp) - Your complete, personal music streamer. - [Ampache](https://ampache.org/) - A web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. - [Koel](https://koel.dev/) - a personal music streaming server that works. @@ -503,6 +557,9 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li **Other music streaming projects** - [Freezer](https://freezer.life/) - [Source Code](https://git.freezer.life/). +**Deezer Alternative clients** +- [dzr](https://github.com/yne/dzr) - Command line Deezer player for Linux, BSD, Android+Termux + #### Podcasts - [Antennapod](https://antennapod.org/) - The Open Podcast Player. @@ -537,10 +594,10 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li Don't use MS Windows. **Instead use** -- [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) - GNU/Linux is a family of mostly free and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start, [Linux-Mint(Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=281) is a beginner friendly Distribution. If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). If you want to install Linux but keep your current operating System, you can set up [dual boot](https://averagelinuxuser.com/dualboot-linux-windows/). +- [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) - GNU/Linux is a family of mostly free and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start, [Linux Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=281) is a beginner friendly distribution. If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). If you want to install Linux but keep your current operating System, you can set up [dual boot](https://averagelinuxuser.com/dualboot-linux-windows/). ## Analytics - Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any privative service. These kind of analytics hurt the users privacy. + Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any private service. These kind of analytics hurt user privacy. **Instead use** - [Matomo](https://matomo.org/) - Google Analytics alternative that protects your data and your customers' privacy. @@ -548,7 +605,18 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [Umami](https://umami.is/) - A simple, fast, website analytics alternative to Google Analytics. - [Aurora](https://useaurora.app/) - 100% Cookie-Free Open Website Analytics. Collect Anonymous Data. Make your Audience Happy Now! - [Nullitics](https://nullitics.com/) - Zero-effort open-source cheap analytics. -- [Ackee](https://ackee.electerious.com/) - Self-hosted website analytics +- [Ackee](https://ackee.electerious.com/) - Self-hosted website analytics. +- [Shynet](https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet) - Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS. + +## Captchas + **Avoid** + +Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs. + +- Google reCAPTCHA + + **Instead use** +- [DoomCaptcha](https://github.com/vivirenremoto/doomcaptcha) - Captchas don't have to be boring [READ THE DISCLAIMER ON PROJECT'S WEBSITE](https://vivirenremoto.github.io/doomcaptcha/). ## Cloaking ### Images @@ -569,6 +637,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) - Free and open source offline office. - [OnlyOffice](https://www.onlyoffice.com/) - Free and open source online office for collaboration. - [Cryptpad](https://cryptpad.fr/) - Collaboration suite, encrypted and open-source. +- [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Highly customizable open source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time. ## Fonts **Avoid** @@ -584,7 +653,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - Paypal - WeChat - _insertBigTechHere_Pay -- Bank payments (wire, sepa, etc) +- Bank payments (wire, SEPA, etc) **Instead use** - [Monero](https://www.getmonero.org/) - Monero is cash for a connected world. It's fast, private, untraceable and secure. @@ -600,6 +669,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) - Manage your shared expenses, easily. - [Nextcloud Cospend](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/cospend) - A group/shared budget manager inspired by the great IHateMoney. - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. +- [GnuCash](https://gnucash.org/) - GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. ### CRYPTO Avoid using any exchange portfolio tracking or any app like Blockfolio as they **do not** respect your privacy in any way. @@ -611,8 +681,8 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li Avoid using privative databases which you don't control such as Google Firebase. Instead use -- [Supabase](https://supabase.io/) - The Open Source Firebase Alternative. -- [Appwrite](https://appwrite.io/) - Secure Open-Source Backend Server for Web, Mobile & Flutter Developers. +- [Supabase](https://supabase.io/) - Open source Firebase alternative. +- [Appwrite](https://appwrite.io/) - Secure open-source backend server for web, mobile & Flutter developers. - [CondensationDB](https://condensationdb.com/) - Condensation is an open-source zero trust, distributed database enabling to build modern applications while ensuring data ownership and security. ## Utilities diff --git a/misc/Contributing.md b/misc/Contributing.md index b8c7ab6..6d9098d 100644 --- a/misc/Contributing.md +++ b/misc/Contributing.md @@ -1,5 +1,13 @@ # Contributing Guide +## Requirements for a service to be listed: + +- [x] Clear privacy-oriented / own your data policy. +- [x] No user-tracking on project website. Only tracking listed under [Analytics](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy#analytics) allowed. +- [x] Open source code is very valuable since it allows you to trust in the project (you can review the code) and not just trust the words. But some service without Open Source code may be added if there is special trust from community and has a good history privacy-wise. + +> Every project will need investigation. And of course all listings / additions / PRs and issues are open to discussion as I am human and I may make mistakes. + ## Pull Requests If you are familiar you can add a *section* or a *service* yourself via **pull request**. This is the better way.